PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
R
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Reykjavík
EuropeIcelandCapital Region

Reykjavík

Capital Region, Iceland · Europe

About Reykjavík

Reykjavík works well as a base: 10 minutes from Seltjarnarnes, 3km from Northern Lights: Reykjavik.

Reykjavík is a city located in Capital Region, Iceland. With a population of 118,918, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Reykjavík sits in Iceland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Reykjavík to your route.

About Reykjavík

Iceland College of Education was a normal college in Iceland. It merged with the University of Iceland in July 2008 and is now called the School of Education. Enrollment was around 2300 students with more than half of them being distance learning students. The university offered B.A., Bf B Ed. and B.S degree

Read more programmes as well as M.Ed. and doctorate degrees. The main campus is located in Reykjavík. The main building is at Stakkahlid and the art department is nearby at Skipholt 37. The division of Sport and Physical Education is located at Laugarvatn campus in the south of Iceland, approximately 90 kilometres from Reykjavík.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Reykjavík

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Reykjavík.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Reykjavík.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Reykjavík?

Reykjavík offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

How do I plan a road trip to Reykjavík?

Plan your road trip to Reykjavík with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Reykjavík as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Reykjavík located?

Reykjavík is located in Capital Region, Iceland, Europe. The coordinates are 64.1355 latitude, -21.8954 longitude.

What is the population of Reykjavík?

Reykjavík has a population of approximately 118,918 people, making it a city in Iceland.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Reykjavík as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Reykjavík. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
118,918
Continent
Europe
Country
Iceland
Region
Capital Region
Timezone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Coordinates
64.1355, -21.8954

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Iceland

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

F-roads (mountain roads) require 4x4 and are closed much of the year. Safetravel.is for conditions.

Full driving guide for Iceland

Tags

EuropeIcelandCapital RegionCity

Worth the detour from Reykjavík

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Hallgrímskirkja

Reykjavik's towering expressionist church inspired by Iceland's basalt lava formations.

2 km · about 5 min drive

restaurant

Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur

Reykjavík's harbourside hot-dog stand, family-run since 1937 and still serving lamb-based dogs 'with everything': crispy onions, remoulade and sweet mustard. Bill Clinton and virtually every Icelander have queued here.

2 km · about 5 min drive

natural wonder

Northern Lights: Reykjavik

Iceland's capital offers accessible Northern Lights viewing from September to March, with tours departing nightly to dark-sky areas.

3 km · about 5 min drive

famous road

Ring Road Iceland

Iceland's Route 1 circles the entire island over 1,322 kilometers past volcanoes, glaciers, geysers, and black sand beaches.

3 km · about 5 min drive

tunnel

Hvalfjörður Tunnel

A 5.7 km road tunnel diving 165 m below sea level under Hvalfjörður on Iceland's Ring Road, saving an hour over the old fjord loop. The country's first subsea tunnel, opened in 1998 and now toll-free.

24 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Thingvellir National Park

A UNESCO site where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates visibly drift apart, and the site of Iceland's ancient parliament.

39 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Blue Lagoon

Iceland's most famous geothermal spa, a milky-blue pool of mineral-rich water set amid a black lava field near Keflavík airport.

39 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Silfra Fissure

A crystal-clear fissure in Þingvellir where snorkellers swim between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates in 2°C water.

40 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Reykjavík

  • Right hereRing Road IcelandIceland's Route 1 circles the entire island over 1,322 kilometers past volcanoes, glaciers, geysers, and black sand beaches.
  • 24 kmHvalfjörður TunnelA 5.7 km road tunnel diving 165 m below sea level under Hvalfjörður on Iceland's Ring Road, saving an hour over the old fjord loop. The country's first subsea tunnel, opened in 1998 and now toll-free.
  • 57 kmGolden Circle RouteIceland's most famous day-drive: a 300 km loop from Reykjavik linking Thingvellir's rift valley, the erupting Strokkur geyser and the double cascade of Gullfoss, with hot-spring bakeries and craters en route.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Reykjavík.

Kópavogur

🇮🇸 Iceland

3 km awayPop. 37,959

Seltjarnarnes

🇮🇸 Iceland

5 km awayPop. 4,726

Garðabær

🇮🇸 Iceland

5 km away

Álftanes

🇮🇸 Iceland

7 km awayPop. 2,392

Hafnarfjörður

🇮🇸 Iceland

8 km away

Mosfellsbær

🇮🇸 Iceland

10 km away

Akranes

🇮🇸 Iceland

22 km awayPop. 7,411

Vogar

🇮🇸 Iceland

29 km awayPop. 1,029

Plan a trip around Reykjavík

Iceland road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from Reykjavík

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence